Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

Ever wondered how to day trade and whether it’s something you could actually start doing? You’re not alone. With the rise of user-friendly trading apps and social media buzz around quick profits, more ...

Did you know most of our readers prefer Interactive Brokers to start day trading futures? The process of day trading futures contracts offers an exciting avenue for traders to capitalize on the ...

Day trading is more accessible after 2026 rule changes, but beginners still need the right tools and clear-eyed views of the ...

Finra voted to change its pattern day-trading rule, which would allow investors with smaller account sizes to trade actively Retail investors may soon be able to day trade regardless of how much they ...

Day trading options is a popular strategy for traders who seek to take advantage of short-term market fluctuations. Options are financial derivatives that give the holder the right, but not the ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about insurance, investing, personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina ...

Day trading is a strategy that involves buying and selling financial instruments at least once within the same day, attempting to profit from small price fluctuations. Recent records in major indexes ...

It could get easier for anyone to start day trading soon — but should they? This week, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced that it had voted to change its pattern day-trading rule.